Date Posted:16:02:13 03/23/03 Sun Author: Micki Chifor Subject: Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4) In reply to:
Paige Anderson
's message, "Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)" on 15:32:07 03/20/03 Thu
>>>After reviewing the characteristics of a sonnet,
>>>compose an original Elizabethan (Shakespearean)
>sonnet
>>>of 14 lines. Your theme may be traditional (i.e.,
>>>love, nature, etc.) or contemporary, but you must use
>>>the correct rhyme scheme (ababcdcdefefgg) and iambic
>>>pentameter. When you are finished, post your sonnet
>>>as a reply to this message. Get creative and have
>>fun!
I thought that was a really sweet and cute poem. It relates a lot to modern day times and I know a lot of girls can relate to this. I know I can. It was good, but I was wondering if u had an incounter this?
>>
>>Well here is my sonnet, it is not about anyone in
>>particular, so i hope you like it!
>>
>>Prince Charming
>>
>>I caught you staring at me in the hall
>>I watched my stepping as I walked by,
>>and I was scared to death that I would fall,
>>but as I passed by I let out a sigh.
>>The sight of you made my heart skip a beat
>>the mere thought of talking to you made me weak.
>>Then I got the courage to finally meet,
>>making the first move made me feel like a geek.
>>I laughed, I smiled, I flirted a lot.
>>For hours on end I could talk to you,
>>but the minute bell rang, I could not be late!
>>I barely made it to Spanish class, phew!
>>All through class I could only think of you,
>>I have met my prince, my dream has come true!
>
>
>Alli, that's a really cute sonnet. It reflects back to
>something modern but in the sonnet form. I really
>liked your imagry about how nervous you were when he
>walked by, i could picture it all. Good job!
